China: WeChat, Taobao sellers market bogus 'Chilean' cherries online

It's not just fake Taylor Swift merchandise that has appeared on Chinese e-commerce sites lately, with fraudulent 'Chilean' cherries now pitched to consumers as well.

July 28 , 2015

South Africa: New Celina pear variety "a winner"

An early season blush pear cultivar bred in Europe and soon to enter commercial production in South Africa is said to tick all the boxes.

July 20 , 2015

Mexico takes Costa Rica to WTO over avocado suspension

Three major South American avocado supplying countries are stepping in to alieviate the supply gap left by Mexico in the Costa Rican market.

July 16 , 2015

Australia: Freshmax partners with anti-bullying group

Freshmax is launching a round of Sumo Citrus mandarin TV ads to engage with consumers 'on both a healthy and ethical level'.

July 15 , 2015

Philippine banana exporters seek zero tariffs for Japan trade

A Philippine banana industry representative has described decreasing export volumes to Japan as an 'embarrassment', as the Asian market secures deals elsewhere.

July 15 , 2015

U.S.: State heads attend birth of world's largest indoor farm

Ground has officially been broken on a US$30 million vertical farm project that AeroFarms' head says will 'redefine' New Jersey.

July 14 , 2015

Taiwanese grapes gain access to mainland China

While China's plant health authority has not limited Taiwanese grape varieties or origins eligible for export, all shipments will be subject to strict controls.

July 14 , 2015

China: Kingo teams up with Tmall.com to sell super-sized Washington State cherries

Sage Fruit's Peter Verbrugge has appeared on a Chinese e-commerce site to plug the benefits of Washington-grown cherries.

July 09 , 2015

Trio of new pomegranate varieties heads for South Africa

A Spain-based variety management company is in the process of registering its Purple Queen, MR-100 and Kingdom cultivars in South Africa following commercial success elsewhere.

July 06 , 2015

Barcelona vendors put hard sell on tourists with erotic fruit seeds

Seeds for "penis peppers" and other provocatively-shaped fruits and vegetables have proved a hit with tourists on Barcelona's La Rambla promenade.

July 02 , 2015